A fast-growing shade tree with bold foliage and spectacular summer flavors
FEATURES:
- Large, heart-shaped leaves for bold texture in the landscape
- Fast-growing shade tree with a broad canopy
- Fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer
- Attractive long seed pods add ornamental interest
- Tolerant of tough urban and rural conditions
- Excellent choice for pollinators and songbirds
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Pair Heartland® Catalpa with finer-textured trees and shrubs to balance its bold, oversized foliage. Lighting the canopy in summer highlights both the large leaves and the airy clusters of white blooms, extending the beauty into the evening hours.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 40-50' tall
- Mature Width: 30-40' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 30-40' apart
A fast-growing shade tree with bold foliage and spectacular summer flavors
FEATURES:
- Large, heart-shaped leaves for bold texture in the landscape
- Fast-growing shade tree with a broad canopy
- Fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer
- Attractive long seed pods add ornamental interest
- Tolerant of tough urban and rural conditions
- Excellent choice for pollinators and songbirds
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Pair Heartland® Catalpa with finer-textured trees and shrubs to balance its bold, oversized foliage. Lighting the canopy in summer highlights both the large leaves and the airy clusters of white blooms, extending the beauty into the evening hours.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 40-50' tall
- Mature Width: 30-40' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 30-40' apart
Why plant Heartland® Catalpa?
How to use Heartland® Catalpa in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Heartland® Catalpa is known for its fast growth, often adding several feet per year when young, making it an excellent choice for quick shade.
Yes. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees, and the tree provides shelter and nesting opportunities for birds. The seed pods also add seasonal interest.
Like most Catalpas, it does produce seed pods, but many homeowners find them an appealing ornamental feature rather than a nuisance.